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CAUTION!
• The fall arrester SSL-8-R1 [A] is locked to the
fall arrester rope before climbing/descending.
The fall arrester when attached to the rails is
fitted with a BFD-50/8-1 shock absorber [B] and
is connected to the user’s safety harness.
• The fixed and integral BFD-50/8-1 shock absorber
(DIN EN 353-1:2018) must be replaced on
reaching its expiry date.
The shock absorber may only be replaced by the
manufacturer.
6. Use of the SSL-8-R1 fall arrester
Danger of pinching!
In case of careless handling, fingers or skin can
get squeezed between the housing parts.
The fall arrester may only be used in the correct
direction of pull (red arrow pointing upwards).
Before using the fall protection system with the
accompanying fall arrester SSL-8-R1, check
that the system is functioning properly
(see page 12).
Fall arrester SSL-8-R1 with integrated shock absorber BFD-50/8-1